Sold Gallery
These pages display a number of the rare items that I have had the pleasure of selling. To view more details and a larger photograph please click on the thumbnail picture.
WWII GERMAN EM/NCO'S M42 OVERSEAS CAP
Field-grey wool/rayon blend construction cap with fold down back and side panels with scalloped front edge and forward sides, and two pebbled, magnetic sheet metal button front closure. Back and side panels were designed to be folded down to protect the wearers ears and neck and the scalloped front section could be secured with the buttons closed under the wearers chin. Cap has a natural, magnetic sheet metal ventilation grommet to either side just below crown edge. The front center of the cap has a machine woven national eagle in matte grey threads, which is hand sewn and looks to be original. Interior of cap is fully lined in light weight, grey/green cotton/rayon. makers mark and dated for 1942. Size marked 54. All original stitching, excellent condition.Has some nap wear.